Advanced Pediatric Assessmentprovides a detailed and comprehensive approach to obtaining the history and physical examination of children. It addresses the unique anatomic and physiologic differences between infants, children and adults so that PNPs, FNPs, and other practitioners can provide an accurate assessment during health and illness. Using a body system framework that highlights developmental and cultural considerations, the book emphasizes the physical and psychosocial principles of growth and development.Advanced Pediatric Assessmentcarries increased relevance today, with a focus on health promotion and wellness.
Section 1:: Growth and Development/ulli>Chapter 1 Assessment of Health and Illness in Children:: An OverviewChapter 2 Assessment of Child Development and Behavior/ulB>Section 2:: Obtaining the Pediatric Health HistoryChapter 3 Communicating with Children and FamiliesChapter 4 Cultural Assessment of Children and FamiliesChapter 5 Assessment of the FamilyChapter 6 Obtaining the Pediatric Health HistoryChapter 7 Assessing the Health and Safety of the Childs Environment/ulB>Section 3:: Physical Assessment
Chapter 8 The Pediatric Physical ExaminationChapter 9 The Health Supervision Visit:: Wellness Examinations in ChildrenChapter 10 Assessment of Nutritional StatusChapter 11 Newborn Assessment/ulB>Section 4:: Focused Assessments
Chapter 12 Assessment of the Integumentary SystemChapter 13 Assessment of the Head, Neck, and Regional LymphaticsChapter 14 Assessment of the EarsChapter 15 Assessment of the EyesChapter 16 Assessment of the Face, Nose, and Oral CavityChapter 17 Assessment of the Thorax, Lungs, and Regional LymphaticsChapter 18 Assessment of the Cardiovascular SystemChapter 19 Assessment of the Abdomen and Regional LymphaticsChapter 20 Assessment of the Reproductive SystemChapter 21 Assessment of the Musculoskeletal SystemChapter 22 Assessment of the Neurological System/ulBR/b>Section III:: Assessment of the Whole Child/ulli>Chapter 23 Assessment of Child Abuse and NeglectChapter 24 Assessment of Mental Disorders in Children